KONEDU HEALTHCARE TRAINING A DIVISION OF KONEDU HOMECARE LLC

KONEDU HEALTHCARE TRAINING A DIVISION OF KONEDU HOMECARE LLC 30 Hazel Terrace Unit 7 Woodbridge, CT 06525 PHONE: (800) 965-6331 FAX: (888) 281-6525 STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR 2016 - JAN 2017 Sharing the Art of Caring Certified Nursing Aide Certified Nursing Aide Refresher

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Page 2 Our Purpose: Konedu Healthcare Training (KHT) is a division of Konedu Homecare LLC. Konedu Homecare LLC is a privately owned and operated homecare agency based in Woodbridge, CT. Konedu Homecare LLC was established in 2010 to provide home care services to the individuals in surrounding communities. Creating the educational component compliments the mission of Konedu Homecare LLC. We will continue to develop more professional programs to benefit students in our region Lectures and skills lab are conducted at our facility located at: 30 Hazel Terrace Unit 7, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Clinical training is conducted at the sites accredited healthcare facili- DIRECTOR: DOUSSOUBA KOUROUMA CAMPUS DIRECTOR: CARIE C. JONES This publication cannot be construed as an irrevocable contract between Konedu HealthCare Training and the student and is subject to changes. It contains official information about programs offered for the year 2016 and 2017. Konedu Healthcare Training reserves the right to change, or amends its Policies, Regulations, Procedures, and provisions contained herein, may cancel, add or modify educational courses and requirements listed

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 Purpose 2 Clinical Sites 2 Our Programs 4 Our 2016/2017 Calendar 4 Cost of Programs 5 Optional Fee Schedule 5 Payment Schedule 5 Our Facility 6 Admissions 6 Evaluation/Grading 7 Credentials Awarded 7 Withdrawal/Refund Policy 7 Dismissal Policy 7 Smoking Policies 8 Attendance 8 Methods of Payment 8 Employment 8 Complaint Policy 8 Affidavit of Non-Discrimination 9 Academic Integrity 9 Students Rights and Responsibilities 10 Freedom of Access 10 Sexual Harassment 10 Disclosure of Student Records 11 Parking 11 Health Policies 12 General Important Information 13

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Page 4 Our Programs CERTIFIED NURSE S AIDE PROGRAM Days/Eve 5 weeks / 100 Clock Hrs.- Mon-Thurs This program prepares students to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, in private or group home settings under the training of qualified instructors and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Tuitions and Fees: $875 CNA Refresher Course 30 Clock Hours Program Description: This Program refreshes the knowledge and skills required to function as a Certified Nurse Aide to perform routine nursing-related services to patients hospitals or long-term care facilities, in private or group home settings under the training of qualified instructors and supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse. T ui t i o n a nd F e e s : $ 4 2 0 KONEDU HEALTHCARE TRAINING 2016/2017 CALENDAR Day/Evenings Sessions for All Sections 2016 CNA May 5/23-6/24 *Final 6/24 **No Class 5/30 Memorial Day July 7/11-8/11 * Final 8/15 Aug 8/29-9/29 *Final 9/29 ** No Class 9/5 Labor Day Oct 10/10-11/10 * Final 11/10 2017 Jan 1/9-2/9 * Final 2/9 Classes meet Monday - Thursday Hours classes meet: Day 8:00 am -1 pm (lecture) Evening 4 pm 9:00 pm (lecture) CLINICAL: Day 7am - 1:00 pm / Evening 3pm - 9:00 pm CNA REFRESHER: 2016: June 14-23; Aug. 2-11; Sept. 20-29; Nov. 1-10 Classes meet on Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday for both days and evenings Hours classes meet: Days: 9:15 am -2:15pm Evenings 4:15 pm -9:15 pm Weekend Program: Meets 4 Saturday s in a row 8:30am - 4:30pm July 9-30; Aug 6-2; Oct 8-29

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Page 5 COSTS OF INDIVIDAUL PROGRAMS CNA - CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE 2. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE REFRESHER *Plus applicable charges and fees, if any Optional Fees Late Payment of Tuition Processing Fee $ Returned Check Fee (NSF) $ Duplicate or Replacement of Certificate $ Make-up Exam/Requirement Fee $ Transcript Fee (First Request: No charge) $ Name Change Notification Form Processing Fee $ 25 PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Konedu Healthcare Training collects tuition on a per pr o- gram basis. The cost of tuition and applicable fees must be paid in full to receive certificate of completion. If not, payment arrangement must be made and approved by KHT, prior to each term. If a student withdraws from Konedu Healthcare Training before completing the educational program, the student will have no further financial obligation to Konedu Healthcare Training, beyond paying for courses completed or in process (in accordance with the Refund Policy/Withdrawal, above). Approved Payment Schedule for Certified Nurse Aide training: Upon enrollment: $405.00 Due 2 weeks prior to start of program $200.00 Due day 1 of program $200.00 Due by week 3 and before the start of the clinical portion of program. STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BEGIN CLINCIAL PORTION IF THERE IS A BALANCE DUE. CNA Refresher program must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to start date.

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Page 6 Our open classroom is 300 sq ft with seating for up to 10 student, 5x5' projection board with projection equipment and 4x4 whiteboard Our "resident's room" is 200 square ft and is set-up like a typical patient room with electric hospital bed, over-bed table, night stand, bedside chair Our Library has numerous books (and still growing) and material to foster a quest for more knowledge. There are brochures and catalogues of colleges and universities so that our students may be inspired to further his or her career in the health field. We have all the necessary training equipment to compliment our program such as: commodes, wheel chairs, bedpans, basins, walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs; BP cuffs, digital and glass thermometers, gloves, various charting sheets to teach monitoring and recording of client/ resident information ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND Pre-Admission: Students must pass background Admission Application: Students fill out the Program Admission Application. must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of Registration Process: Students select a course and schedule after their successful of the Admission Application Payment: Students make payments for all required charges upon the completion of paperwork. Applicants must pass the English and Math Proficiency Test prior to be officially admitted to the CNA or CNA Refresher program.

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Page 7 EVALUATION AND GRADING Daily Tests 30% Clinical Practicum Pass or Fail Final Examination 30% Attendance and class participation/skills Lab 10% Class Lab Skill 30% STUDENTS MUST PASS MIDTERM WITH 70% OR > TO CONTINUE IN PROGRAM MUST PASS CLASSROOM WRITTEN WORK WITH GRADE OF 70% OR > AND MUST PASS ALL CLINICAL SKILLS LABS TO BEGIN CLINIAL PROTION OF PROGRAM Clinical: Pass or Fail; Theory: 70% or higher = Pass Grading Scale 92-100 = A 84-91= B 75-83 = C 70-74 = D Below 70 = F CREDENTIAL AWARDED Students who successfully complete any of the Konedu HealthCare are awarded a Certificate of Academic Achievement in the program of study and a copy of his or her transcript. Upon completion of the CNA or the CNA Refresher program the student will be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program ( NNAAP) exam. Successful completion of the course does not guarantee a passing grade on the NNAAP exam. Both programs also include Certification in CPR/AED Adult First Aid Emergency Care WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICIES CNA Refresher Refund Guidelines Prior to the start of the program 100% Tuition Refund After start of program 0% of Refund. (Application fee in non-refundable) Certified Nurse s Aide Refund Guidelines A student may cancel his/her registration of the program at any time on or before the first day of a Term without any tuition and fee charges, except for the Admission Application Fee. Upon completing only a portion of the course, a student can petition for a withdrawal status and receive a refund of paid tuition based on the following scale: 1.Prior to the start of the Instructional time - 100% Tuition Refund 2.Completed up to 2 weeks of Instructional time: 50% Tuition Refund 3.Completed more than 2 weeks of the Instructional Time: 0% Tuition Refund To receive a tuition refund, a student should (if at all possible) contact Konedu HealthCare Training during business hours either by a phone call, mail, email or fax alerting the Director of withdrawal. If a student merely stops class, then the last day of attendance will be guideline for refunding tuition. REFUND OF FEES Application fee in nonrefundable. DISMISSAL FROM A PROGRAM No refund of tuition or fees if a student is dismissed or asked to withdraw from a program

Page 8 DRUG, ALCOHOL AND The Federal government has mandated that as of October 1st, 1990, there will be no usage by students, staff or faculty on campuses anywhere in the States. It is the policy of Konedu Healthcare Training to maintain a learning environment of prohibited or controlled substances. Members of the Konedu Healthcare Training community that employees, students, and guests must abstain from the consumption or use of narcotics, the misuse of prescription drugs and smoking while on Konedu HealthCare Training premises, Violation of this policy could lead to suspension, expulsion, and report to appropriate law enforcement agencies. Additionally, there will be no smoking on campus outside near campus REFUSAL OF SERVICES: Konedu HealthCare Training may refuse services to students who have an unpaid and/or fees balance. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Konedu HealthCare Training offers intensive programs thus attendance is mandatory. If illness or a family emergency arises you MUST notify your instructor prior to start of class or as soon as reasonably possible. Only ONE absence will be allowed during the program and ONLY for a verifiable excuse that has been approved by the instructor and Director. All bookwork must be completed independently and handed in within 2 days of the absence. If a Practicum is missed it can and will be made up in the other session. So, if you are in the Day Session you would be required to attend the Evening Session Practicum and vice versa. METHODS OF PAYMENT: Konedu HealthCare Training accepts the following methods of payment: Cash, Credit Card or Check (bank or money order) Konedu HealthCare Training (KHT) collects tuition on a per course basis. The cost of tuition and applicable must be paid in full 30 days prior to start of course. If not, payment arrangement must be made and approved by KHT, prior to each term. If a withdraws from Konedu Healthcare Training before completing the educational program, the student will have no further financial obligation to KHT beyond paying for courses completed or in process (in accordance with the Refund Policy/Withdrawal, ) Konedu Homecare LLC and while we do employ HHA, and PCA it does not guarantee employment upon completion of any of its training programs COMPLAINT POLICY Students who disagree with KHT its policies, standards, regulations, practices and procedures, or its administration, faculty and staff or other students may submit grievances in writing to the Director. This can result in an investigation and hearing and eventual discipline against a student, staff, faculty or administrator. Due process and timely action will be observed. Dismissal of a student will not take place without a formal hearing. Any issues or problems which have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by KHT may also be directed to the: Executive Director of the Office of Higher Education, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 947-1816. http://www.ctohe.org/posa/

KONED U H EAL THC AR E T R A IN ING Our Programs Page 9 Affidavit of Non-Discrimination KONEDU HEALTHCARE TRAINING AGREES AND WARRANTS THAT IT WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE OR PERMIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ANY PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS ON GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS CREED, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, NA- TIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, MENTAL RETARDATION, MENTAL DISABIL- ITY OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY. Academic Integrity Academic Integrity is standard for Konedu Healthcare Training programs, cheating is grounds for KHT recognizes the following general categories of violations Academic Integrity, with representative examples of each. Academic Integrity is whenever a Uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in any academic work; copying from student's exam; using notes, books, electronic devices or other aids of any kind during exam when prohibited; and stealing an exam or possessing a stolen copy of an Gives fraudulent assistance to another student; completing a graded academic activity taking an exam for someone else; giving answers to or sharing answers with student before, during or after an exam or other graded academic activity; answers during an exam by using a system of Knowingly represents the work of others as his/her own, or represents completed academic work as current; submitting a paper or other academic work for which includes words, ideas, data or creative work of others without acknowledging source; using another author's words without enclosing them in quotation marks, paraphrasing them or without citing the source appropriately; presenting individual's work as one's own; and submitting the same paper or academic assignment another class without the permission of the

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 10 Student s Rights and Responsibilities Konedu Healthcare Training is committed to maintain fair and reasonable practices in matters affecting students: the delivery of educational programs, provision of services, and timely resolution of disciplinary matters, as well as the handling of grievances. Student understanding and cooperation are essential the successful implementation of this legal Students are fully protected against impulsive, subjective, unreasonable, unauthorized, malicious, unfair or inappropriate evaluations or unacceptable behavior by a faculty Student complaints as considered as grievances that can be classified as Academic with Term Grades or Grade Point Average), Non-Academic and Discriminative (dealing with sexual harassment, illegal discrimination or violation Konedu Healthcare Training Regulations or Policies, Students and staff and are required to act in ways that the safety of self and others and to report any serious crimes and emergencies to administration as soon as they are known or Freedom of Access Sexual Harassment Konedu Healthcare Training is open to all qualified applicants according to its published admissions policies and standards. Upon enrollment, students have access to all KHT services and its physical facilities. Access will be denied to individuals who are not Konedu Healthcare Training students. As an institution of higher education, Konedu Healthcare Training will not tolerate any of sexual harassment as Konedu Healthcare Training provides educational employment, and a business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests sexual favors or intimidation and other verbal or physical conduct or including electronic communications and systems, constituting sexual harassment as and otherwise prohibited by State and Federal statutes. Any individual who knowingly this Policy will be subject to appropriate and immediate disciplinary

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 11 Disclosure of Student With several exceptions provided by law, Konedu Healthcare Training cannot information concerning students to third parties without their written consent. The must provide written permission for the release of information in his/her academic file, as reference checks for credit or employment evaluation by third parties. The student file a declaration to this effect that will be kept in the student s file. The declaration can be inclusive or on a case-by-case access basis. The student s written consent is required for the disclosure of grades, disciplinary action, or other information to parents students who are dependents, for Federal tax purposes. Parents requesting information generally be granted access upon submission of a signed statement Konedu Training or other evidence of Federal income tax dependency. In case a student, his/her parents or any other individual has a complaint that an official of KHT be satisfactorily resolved by administration of the KHT programs that individual has the right to file a complaint with the Department of Education by contacting: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605; Tel: (202) 260-3887 Parking To protect the safety of all Konedu Healthcare Training constituents, students must observe general traffic, speed, and parking regulations or they may be subject to a citation or other penalties including towing or enrollment suspension.

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 12 KONEDU HEALTHCARE TRAINING REQUIRED HEALTH POLICIES State Immunization Policy: Students must return a completed health form to the KHT prior to start of course. If you were born after December 31, 1956, Connecticut State Law requires that all full-time (degree seeking and non-degree/non-matriculating) and part-time matriculating students enrolled in postsecondary schools be adequately protected against measles, mumps and rubella. In addition, beginning on August 1, 2010 all full-time and matriculating students, except those born in the continental United States prior to January 1, 1980, must provide proof of immunization against varicella (chicken pox). Students must have two (2) doses of each vaccine administered at least one (1) month apart to insure adequate immunization. If you are not exempt, please complete one of the options below and attach the necessary documentation. OPTION 1: RECORD OF IMMUNIZATION: This for m must be completed by either a physician or someone operating under the direction of a physician (ex. School nurse, physician s assistant, or nurse practitioner). OPTION 2: LAB EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY Test results (Titer) for lab evidence must be attached to the health form or document that you have already had the disease(s). If you cannot document a confirmed case of the disease (s), then you must submit immunity results from a medical laboratory. This includes written proof of PPD or Chest X-ray and that student is free from Communicable Disease. OPTION 3: MEDICAL EXEMPTION Students with medical exemptions shall be permitted to attend a training program except in the case of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak in the college. All susceptible students will be excluded from college based on public health officials determination that the college is a primary site for disease exposure, transmission and spread into the community. Students excluded from the program for this reason will not be able to return to school until: 1. the danger of the outbreak has passed as determined by public health officials the student becomes ill with the disease and completely recovers, or the student is immunized. For example, for measles, the complete incubation period is 18 days from the onset of symptoms for the last case in the community. Outbreaks like measles may last for several months. According to State statutes, (Connecticut General Statues Sections 19a-7f and 10-204a) no student may be admitted to school without proof of immunization or a statement of exemption. Students seeking an exemption on the basis that a given immunization is medically contraindicated should attach a statement to the form signed by their physician stating that in the physician s opinion, such immunization is medically contraindicated and why it is contraindicated (ex. hypersensitivity to a vaccine component, demonstrated reaction to vaccine etc.) In addition, the student should complete the following statement and return it to Konedu Healthcare Training 30 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge, CT 06525

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 13 OPTION 4: RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION Students with religious exemptions shall be permitted to attend a training program except in the case of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak in the school All susceptible students will be excluded from the program based on public health officials determination that the school is a primary site for disease exposure, transmission and spread into the community. Students excluded from a program for this reason will not be able to return to school until: the danger of the outbreak has passed as determined by public health officials the student becomes ill with the disease and completely recovers, or the student is immunized. For example, for measles, the complete incubation period is 18 days from the onset of symptoms for the last case in the community. Outbreaks like measles may last for several months. According to State statutes, (Connecticut General Statues Sections 19a-7f and 10-204a) no student may be admitted to school without proof of immunization or a statement of exemption. Students seeking an exemption on the basis that immunizations would be contrary to their religious beliefs should complete the following statement and return it to the Konedu Healthcare Training. I hereby assert that immunizations would be contrary to my religious beliefs. Therefore, I am exempt from receiving the required immunization under Section 10-201a of the Connecticut General Statutes and shall be permitted to attend college except in the case of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak in the school.

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 14 GENERAL IMPORTANT 1. Handbook: Information about Konedu Healthcare Training is published in a PDF format (available www.koneduhomecare.com that contains full disclosure regarding academic policies, procedures, relevant information about Konedu Healthcare Training programs. Konedu Healthcare Training reserves the right to change any provision in Handbook at any time. Notice of changes will be communicated in a revised Handbook, an addendum or supplement the Handbook, or other written format. Students are expected to read and be familiar with the information contained the Handbook. By enrolling at the Konedu Healthcare Training, the student agrees to abide by the terms stated in its Handbook and all policies and 2. Classes: Konedu Healthcare Training reserves the right to cancel or postpone a scheduled class/course when number of students scheduled to start the program/course is not sufficient as determined KHT If the student does not choose to change start date, the student will be eligible full 3. Financing: The student understands that, if a separate third party is financing his/ her education, the student him/her alone, is directly and fully responsible for all outstanding payments (or debts) owed to Konedu Healthcare Training as on this Agreement. For more information, please see the current Catalog. Prior to being admitted, the student receive a Student Handbook by 4. I understand that the school may terminate a student s enrollment if a student fails to comply with academic, and financial requirements or if a student fails to abide by established standards of conduct, as outlined the Handbook. While enrolled in the school, students understand that they must maintain satisfactory progress as described in the Handbook and that their financial obligation to the school must be paid in full before certificate or degree may be 5. NNAAP Examination: Student understands that the Konedu Healthcare Training does not guarantee the passage of the NNAAP or clinic examination to 6. Placement: Student understands that the Konedu Healthcare Training does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program

K ONEDU HEALT HC ARE T RAIN ING Page 15 CONTRACT I, the undersigned, have read, understood, and agreed to my rights and responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement and Konedu Healthcare Training current Handbook, and that the institution s cancellation procedures and refund policies have been clearly known to me. It further understood and agreed that this Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements and not be modified without the written agreement of the student and the School Official. I also understand that if I default upon Agreement I will be responsible for payment of any collection fees or attorney fees incurred by Konedu Healthcare Training My signature entered below signifies that I have read and understand all aspects of this Agreement, acknowledge receipt of exact copy, and recognize my legal responsibilities in regard to this of Student of Authorized School Official Date: / Date: / NOTE: The above is included in the wording of the contract between students and Konedu Healthcare Training and is legal and binding. Carefully read the entire contract before signing it.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. ~ Aristotle Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela I am not a teacher, but an awakener. ~ Robert Frost Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. And when I pass if only three words are said let them be - She was kind. ~Anonymous K O N E D U H E A L T H C A R E T R A I N I N G 30 Hazel Terrace Unit 7 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Phone: 800.965.6331 Fax: 888.281.6525 E-mail: cariecjones@yahoo.com